Mathews Jere

Mathews Jere (born 8 May 1976) is a Zambian politician and businessman who represented Livingstone Constituency in the National Assembly from 2016 to 2021 as a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND).

Honorable
Mathews Jere
Member of the National Assembly of Zambia
In office
August 2016 – 2021
PresidentEdgar Lungu
Preceded byEvans Lawrence
Succeeded byRodney Sikumba
ConstituencyLivingstone
Personal details
BornMathews Jere
(1976-05-08) May 8, 1976 (age 50)
PartyUnited Party for National Development

Political career

Jere was elected Member of Parliament for Livingstone Constituency in the 2016 general election under the United Party for National Development (UPND), receiving 27,737 votes. Patriotic Front candidate Omar Munsanje finished second with 9,990 votes.

Jere's parliamentary term ended in 2021. He was succeeded by Rodney Sikumba, who won the constituency in that year's general election.

References

  1. ↑ "Mathews Jere". National Assembly Of Zambia. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ Miriam Chabala (March 2, 2020). "Parley adopts motion to criminalize hate speech". NEWS Diggers!. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ Sherry Chabala (May 7, 2026). "Aug polls won't stop us from implementing projects – Sikumba". NEWS Diggers!. Retrieved August 19, 2026.